Goodreads asked W.J. Lennox:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

W.J. Lennox My inspiration for the Crystal Keeper trilogy came from finding a small piece of black and silver pumice stone on a beach in Normandy. My idea for the protagonist, Josie and other minor characters stemmed from a generic mix of people I have known over the course of my life.

Parts of the storyline are based on my own personal experiences, and the Edinburgh setting is a firm part of my Scottish roots as well as my second home. It is this sense of familiarity that evokes a more vivid sense of place in bringing the story to life.

The fantasy world of Galidom evolved from my imagination, building and shaping it piece by piece to create diverse cultures, mythology and politics. As a fantasy writer, world building and back story are essential in creating a unique story that will transports the reader to a another place or time. I take a lot of my inspiration from the world around us and its rich and colourful history.

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